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Opera notes: "March of the Toreadors"
“The essence of tragedy is inevitability.” --Professor Frank Bryant, “Educating Rita” (1983) The opera Carmen is widely regarded as the...

Elaine Cunningham
Apr 23, 20243 min read


Opera notes: "Chorus of the Wedding Guests"
The “Chorus of the Wedding Guests” is a wonderful, nuanced musical moment from Gaetano Donizetti’s opera Lucia di Lammermoor. Composed in...

Elaine Cunningham
Apr 19, 20243 min read


Having fun with opera
If you're over 50 (okay, over 60...) your early experiences with classical music probably included Bugs Bunny. For those who aren't...

Elaine Cunningham
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Come chat about books!
One of my favorite words is bochord, an Old English word for library, which literally means "book hoard." Since I've always viewed...

Elaine Cunningham
Feb 29, 20241 min read


Community network: Pride in Aging RI
On March 9, 2024, the Providence Singers will host a pre-concert networking event. Doors open at 6:30, so please plan to come early to...

Elaine Cunningham
Feb 19, 20241 min read


Joe Wilson Jr. featured in "Considering Matthew Shepard" concert
We're thrilled to share that Rhode Island's own Joe Wilson Jr. will be featured in our upcoming performance of Considering Matthew...

Elaine Cunningham
Feb 17, 20241 min read


RIGMC to open the March 9 concert
The Rhode Island Gay Men's Chorus will take the stage at 7:00pm on March 9 to sing four selections, including a song composed by artistic...

Elaine Cunningham
Feb 16, 20241 min read


"An uncommon musical work for uncertain times"
Artistic Director Christine Noel was interviewed for an article in this month's Motif Magazine. Here's a link for those who would like...

Elaine Cunningham
Feb 2, 20241 min read


Providence Tourism Council sponsors "Considering Matthew Shepard"
The Providence Singers gratefully acknowledge a grant of $2,500 from the Providence Tourism Council to support the March 9, 2024...

Elaine Cunningham
Jan 31, 20241 min read


Messiah Myths
At the London premiere of Handel's Messiah on March 23, 1743, King George II was so moved by the music that he rose to his feet at the...

Elaine Cunningham
Dec 5, 20233 min read


7 Singers perform their 3rd Rachmaninoff Vespers
On November 18 and 19, the 85-voice Providence Singers will present the Rachmaninoff Vespers for the third time in our 53-year history....

Elaine Cunningham
Nov 9, 20231 min read


Anthony Trecek-King to lead Mozart Requiem Community Sing
The Providence Singers invite the community to join us on Tuesday, May 14 as we sing through Mozart's Requiem under the direction of...

Elaine Cunningham
Oct 26, 20231 min read


Emilee Eastman named 2023-24 Fassett Fellow
Emilee Eastman awarded the 2023-24 Fassett Fellowship.

Elaine Cunningham
Oct 26, 20232 min read


Welcoming pianist Graham Schultz
The Providence Singers are delighted to announce that Graham Schultz will be joining the staff as collaborative pianist. An accomplished...

Elaine Cunningham
Sep 26, 20232 min read


IN HARMONY launches today!
The first rehearsal for IN HARMONY, an after-school choir for high school singers, is Monday, February 6 from 3:30-5:00 at the Blackstone...

Elaine Cunningham
Feb 6, 20231 min read


Mezzo on a mission
Roselin Osser, mezzo soprano, has combined her lifelong passion for performing arts with strong motivation to reduce human impact on the...

Elaine Cunningham
Mar 1, 20222 min read


What is a "Baroque Orchestra," anyway?
To answer that question, here is early music specialist Frederick Jodry, the Director of Choral Activities at Brown University, the...

Elaine Cunningham
Feb 25, 20222 min read


Kevin Deas to perform Broadway Favorites
Internationally acclaimed bass-baritone Kevin Deas will join the Providence Singers on Sunday, April 3 at McVinney Auditorium for an...

Elaine Cunningham
Jun 4, 20211 min read
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